Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID159144
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
StateWI
CountyBayfield
LocalityFlag River, near mouth
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBeartrap-Nemadji
HUC8 Number04010301
HUC10 NameSand River-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC10 Number0401030109
HUC12 NameLarson Creek-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC12 Number040103010908
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month5
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsSubadults present (40-62 mm TL)and made up 98% of the catch.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected64
Year Classadults, subadults


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